Monthly Archives: August 2012

For as long as I can remember, Saturday was Cleaning Day in my mother’s house. It didn’t matter what had happened during the week or what else might be going on that weekend, everything came to a screeching halt to … Continue reading →

On August 20, we moved my mother into a care facility. Logically, I know this was the right thing to do. Her confusion is increasing and while she’s still able to do a lot of self-care (wash, dress, brush her … Continue reading →

Thanks to the need to share caregiving of my mother with other members of my family (“thanks” being a loose term, a mixed bag of gratitude) I have reason to drive up to Saratoga Springs, NY several times a month. … Continue reading →